4×4 Reviews

330kW/850Nm supercharged Y62 Patrol
With supercharged power and next-gen electronic wizardry, this Y62 is a blown weapon hiding behind the poker face of a mildly modified 4×4

2023 Ford Ranger 4X4 review – off-road and loaded up
Ford’s next-gen Ranger 4×4 ute is on sale now. We got behind the wheel at the vehicle’s local launch

Is this the best D-MAX in Australia?
Does this comprehensive front-to-back build of the Isuzu pick-up make it the best touring D-MAX in the country?

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited review
We take Jeep’s 2022 seven-seat Grand Cherokee L for a spin and ask ourselves, is it really any better than the previous model?
2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review
Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon is a big, chunky, Tonka tough truck with unruly road manners. Is it liveable in the city and will you even care?

2022 Ford Everest review: Prototype drive
We scored a sneaky spin in the V6 diesel-powered Everest Platinum, in the lead up to its launch

Shop Truck: 79 Series Cruiser by Pinnacle 4×4
Pinnacle 4×4’s lofty LandCruiser is a sight to behold

Tough Dog comparison: 300 Series vs 200 Series
The team at Tough Dog 4WD Suspension hand us the keys to their 200 and 300 Series LandCruisers, to see how they compare off-road

New project car: Isuzu MU-X LS-M
Isuzu’s seven-seat 4×4 wagon joins our fleet in base-model LS-M trim

Military-spec 1952 Austin Champ
A war machine created to take on the original Jeep and serve in the British Army, this trooper was hidden for years under deep, deep cover

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Comfort
SPONSORED: In this final instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd enjoy the comfort of the popular BT-50 ute.

2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving
Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it’s refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Safety
SPONSORED: In this fourth instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the safety credentials of the popular BT-50 ute.

Custom Landcruiser 75 series Troopy
Forget the parts bin special. This one-of-a-kind Troopy is pieced together with busted knuckles and long nights

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Accessories
SPONSORED: In this third instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd discuss the OE accessories available for the popular BT-50 ute.

Weekend warrior: 2015 Ford Ranger
Wild Ranger is designed to work hard and play harder

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 70th Anniversary edition: Off-road test
Perhaps the most iconic vehicle still found in the Aussie bush, does this limited edition 70th Anniversary Cruiser make a good thing even better?

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X review: Tested on- and off-road
Volkswagen delivers its final current-generation Amarok ute in the W580X

BAW Automotive’s mean and green 200 Series
BAW Automotive’s chopped 200 Series is a build worthy of being displayed at SEMA. The attention to detail is mind-blowing!

All-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Y62 Patrol comparison
The Patrol is a proven 4×4 that is starting to show its age, while this 2022 Cherokee L is a brand-new model loaded with modern tech – but can they both do the same job when the going gets tough?

Read & watch: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review – Australian first drive
Seven-slot flagship goes long for the catch

First drive: 2023 Ford Ranger V6 prototype
Our first drive of Ford’s new V6 diesel Ranger suggests the new model is going to be a ripper!

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Towing
SPONSORED: In this second instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd find out how the popular BT-50 ute fares with towing.

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Off-roading
SPONSORED: In partnership with Mazda, we’re spending 50 days with the new-generation BT-50 ute. In this first instalment, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the BT-50’s off-roading capabilities.